Recep Tayyip Erdogan
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara next week, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump complained the United States was spending money to protect NATO members "without getting any benefit from so doing."
'Political systems cannot sustain it': Turkish FM calls for sanctions on Israel, Sa'ar retaliates
Erdogan ties 'genociding, expansionist, occupying' Zionism to threats to Turkey, 2016 coup attempt
US reviewing F-35 fighter jets sale to Turkey as Trump pushes $700 million jet engine deal
Billion-dollar-deal: Turkey renews bid for acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet - report
The UK is leading the export campaign for the Typhoon fighter jet, according to a spokesperson for the UK Defense Ministry.
Spotify threatens to pull out of Turkey over rows on playlists targeting Erdogan's spending
Turkey’s deputy culture and tourism minister, Batuhan Mumcu, accused Spotify of sharing “content that targets our religious and national values and insults the beliefs of our society.”
PKK disarmament opens new page for Turkey, President Erdogan says
Erdogan said the recent steps to disarm have united Turkey, and now the parliament will help facilitate the disarmament process.
Turkey signals continued support for Hamas with high-level meeting - analysis
According to Al-Arabiya, “Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met a senior Hamas leader on Sunday for talks on Gaza’s humanitarian tragedy and efforts to reach a ceasefire."
Erdogan pushes for F-35 deal with US in bid to strengthen Turkey's Air Force, expert says
"If they succeed in strengthening their air force, this will mark a drastic shift in the region, directly impacting Israel as well as Israel's allies like Cyprus and Greece," said Dr. Remi Daniel.
Cyprus invites Turkey's Erdogan to summit despite long rift over 1974 invasion
Cyprus and Turkey have no diplomatic relations and hosting a Turkish president might prove challenging both because of the diplomatic tightrope arising from past conflict and logistical issues.
Erdogan highlights progress in procurement of American F-35 fighter jets from Trump
Turkey was originally one of nine partner countries in the F-35 program; however, it was removed essentially for acquiring the Russian S-400 missile defense system.
UNRWA to open office in Turkey, Erdogan says as he calls for more support
Israel last year banned UNRWA, saying it had employed members of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas who took part in the October 7 massacre.
Neo-Ottoman power: Erdogan positions Turkey as Israel's main Middle East challenge
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: As Turkey builds its power and influence, its opposition to – and agitation against – Israel is continuing unabated.
PKK disarmament talks could reshape Iraq, Syria and Turkey relations - analysis
Both Iraq and Syria would benefit from having Turkish troops withdraw. Politics at home in Turkey can also be transformed.
